Lifestyle
Pinellas County offers an exceptional quality of life with diverse communities that offer something for everyone: bustling urban centers, delightful downtowns, and idyllic waterfronts.
24 Vibrant Cities, 35 Miles of Sugar-Sand Bliss.
Welcome to Pinellas. Where Opportunity Meets an Unparalleled Quality of Life.
Florida is world-renowned as a top state for businesses and for an undeniably business friendly climate. In Pinellas County, a welcoming community to businesses and newcomers is also our specialty. Attracted by the mild, sub-tropical climate and 35 miles of white sand beaches, nearly a million people have made Pinellas County their home. Diverse communities in Pinellas range in population from more than 252,000 in St. Petersburg to slightly more than 100 in Belleair Shore, and nearly all capitalize on living in a waterfront paradise. As an established county, the significant infrastructure – including schools, utilities and roadways – is already in place. Pinellas is also well connected with regional access via Interstate-275, two international airports, and the largest port in Florida.
The signature soft, white sand, warm, emerald-green waters, lush parks, vibrant downtowns, and artistic and cultural gems aren’t just for entertaining tourists, it’s a way of life. The community offers an extraordinary quality of life, diverse housing options and high-quality colleges and universities. With its outstanding cultural, recreational and sports facilities, incomparable parks and beaches, and events, Pinellas provides a quality of life that you can enjoy all year round.
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North Greenwood Container Mall gets $500,000 funding boost
PitchBook: Tampa Bay is the second most active ecosystem for VC activity in Q2
Defense Contractor Expansion Fuels Economic Growth in Pinellas County
Defense contractor McCormick Stevenson expanded its Pinellas County operations to add manufacturing, assembly, and test capabilities to its existing headquarters and engineering services. The expansion involved redeveloping a former 16,000-square-foot retail facility and was supported by Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program. McCormick Stevenson has created 50 engineering and technology jobs since its founding over 27 years ago and expects to add dozens of new science and engineering positions over the next 10 years.
July 2026 Business news
Inside this month’s business news update: our feature story on McCormick Stevenson’s successful growth in Pinellas, our annual Hard Hats & Taps event, and more information to helps businesses grow in our Ideal Business Climate. Read it all!
